Chronicle of Georgia: Massive Hand and Robe Detail

Massive Hand and Robe Detail. Hands are a recurring detail: raised in blessing, holding swords, books or crosses — each gesture tells who the figure is. A close-up 360° view of the bronze reliefs under a soft cloudy sky, with Tbilisi below. For centuries the royal capital was Mtskheta, where the Aragvi meets the Mtkvari — today a UNESCO-listed town and the spiritual heart of the country.